Riddle

What breaks on the water but never on the land?

Choose an answer

A.A boat
B.A splash
C.A ripple
D.A wave
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 5 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A wave

Why this is the answer

Ocean waves crest and "break" on the water's surface, but this specific kind of breaking doesn't occur on dry land.

This riddle is filed under Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers and rated Easy.